Crime Rate in High Weald: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Weald

The total recorded crimes in High Weald, Mid Sussex, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Weald crime rate of 58.02 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around High Weald, encompassing approximately 293 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
High Weald Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Challoners with total crimes: 7
  • Hook Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Top Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is High Weald?

To understand the safety of High Weald, we need to analyze High Weald crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mid Sussex:

    • In 2024, High Weald demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Sussex average, with 220 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, High Weald recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

    • In 2023, High Weald had fewer crimes than the Mid Sussex average, with 170 crimes compared to 315. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, High Weald recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Sussex.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Sussex, High Weald has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

High Weald Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the High Weald has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 58.02 ranking 22th out of 25 in the Mid Sussex, UK

In 2024, the total High Weald crimes were 220. The crime rate of High Weald in 2024 was 750.85 (year) or 62.57 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Weald were around 170 crimes with yearly crime rate of 580.20 (year) or 48.35 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Mid Sussex.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Weald)CrimesRank (High Weald)CrimesRank (High Weald)
Hurstpierpoint and Downs106 11,222 1851 1
Burgess Hill Meeds81 3709 4636 2
East Grinstead Town71 4919 2631 3
Cuckfield99 2648 5373 7
Haywards Heath Heath36 11714 3491 5
Burgess Hill St Andrews53 5625 6509 4
Hassocks45 8487 7396 6
Crawley Down and Turners Hill48 6394 12269 16
Ardingly and Balcombe46 7468 8323 9
East Grinstead Ashplats34 13358 15329 8
Burgess Hill Victoria26 18432 9286 13
Copthorne and Worth45 9394 11288 12
Haywards Heath Bentswood44 10370 14320 10
Burgess Hill Leylands31 15408 10273 14
Haywards Heath Ashenground35 12379 13301 11
Haywards Heath Franklands32 14353 16251 17
Haywards Heath Lucastes23 20318 18269 15
Burgess Hill Dunstall29 16293 19227 18
East Grinstead Baldwins16 23323 17196 20
Lindfield27 17256 21210 19
Bolney24 19202 23168 22
East Grinstead Imberhorne11 25279 20135 23
Burgess Hill Franklands23 21163 24126 24
East Grinstead Herontye15 24155 2596 25
Ashurst Wood9 2688 2666 26

High Weald Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20241
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20253
October 20246
September 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations High Weald in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the High Weald postcode area is presented below.

1. Challoners (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hook Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Top Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Highcroft Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Horsted Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Stonecross Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sloop Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Awbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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